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beat off


beat off

verb

Definition of BEAT OFF

transitive verb
: repel
intransitive verb
usually vulgar : masturbate —used of a male

Examples of BEAT OFF

  1. <the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie>

First Known Use of BEAT OFF

15th century

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